Perry sets 10 percent cuts as 2013 budget frame
Gov. Perry urges a 10 percent reduction across agencies for the 2013 Texas budget to mirror 2011 cuts. He argues a smaller tax base and a large Rainy Day Fund justify restrained tax moves, while education funding should not be repeatedly slashed. The piece questions reliance on cuts, urges preserving education, and frames the plan as discussion starters rather than final acts.
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Perry
Texas
Rick Perry
Let peace begin with me pulitzer prize winner 1988
A printer style message proclaims freedom as a divine gift and self-control guiding human development. It frames liberty as aligning with moral guides such as the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Estrich Named Law and Political Science Professor at USC
Susan Estrich holds the Robert Kingsley Professorship at the University of Southern California Law Center and serves as a syndicated columnist.
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Robert Kingsley
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The Best Government Money Can Buy Reforms Fail
A long critique of campaign finance reform arguing that disclosure fails and large donors skirt limits. Cites Sheldon Adelson and Miriam Adelson donating 35 million to Romney related groups, and anonymous funding to others. Reflects on Citizens United and the erosion of disclosure, noting the system rewards those who contribute vast sums and undermines accountability.
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Sheldon
Miriam Adelson
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Anthony Kennedy
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I Feel Bad About My Ankles and Beach Boys Nostalgia
Chandler, a retired teacher and librarian, recalls shrinking ankles and comfortable shoes while reflecting on aging, security checks, and Beach Boys nostalgia. The column weaves sneaker comfort with pop culture, noting Eccos, Clarks, and Jessica Simpson wedges amid aging and style tradeoffs.
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Beach Boys
Newsweek Magazine
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Jessica
Chandler
Odessa approves Meals on Wheels grant for West Odessa food
The Odessa American endorses a grant enabling Meals on Wheels to deliver meals to residents in West Odessa. Readers may submit opinions for or against current topics by emailing letters at on letters 0a0a.com and noting a thumbs nomination.
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